2020 Part 6: preworkouts & forums

[82ndAirborne]

Been ten years since the last time it happened, but I pulled my hamstring again. Trap bar deadlifting (supplemental lift) after heavy squats. Was on my 4th set. Did one rep. Fine. Went to start second rep and POP!

Getting old sucks.

Planning on taking three weeks off minimum on the injured leg. Still gonna do single leg weights for my healthy leg and do range of motion/body weight stuff on my injured leg. My wife has a small TENS/stim unit I’m gonna use.

Topical DMSO is phenomenal for soft tissue

also, if you care to go the route, the BPC 157 and TB500 peptides will do wonders for getting you back on track. Also, be cautious with the TENs if it is a true pull, more is not better in that department. Topical magnesium in the form of something like theraworx will help when you start to ease back into training.

good luck and get better soon so you can get back to crushing it dude

[MinisterOfLust]

Great focus, energy and pump. Probably the best $20 bucks you'll ever spend

I had been using this for a while but I couldn't find it at my local vitaminshoppe. Tried to order it several times on Amazon and the order never gets delivered. I second that it is a good pre-workout

I am going to finish Prevail and see how things go

[SOH11]

Topical DMSO is phenomenal for soft tissue

also, if you care to go the route, the BPC 157 and TB500 peptides will do wonders for getting you back on track. Also, be cautious with the TENs if it is a true pull, more is not better in that department. Topical magnesium in the form of something like theraworx will help when you start to ease back into training.

good luck and get better soon so you can get back to crushing it dude

Thanks man! Yeah I just do TENS once a day for 20 minutes and ice immediately follows.

As for the peptides you suggested, I loathe needles! If I had like a grade 2 or definitely grade 3 strain then I would consider it. I’ve definitely got a grade 1 at best.

You have any experience with DMSO? I looked it up and the advice ranges from it being a miracle healer to “putting this stuff on you will cause you to grow an extra limb”

[UncleWade]

Thanks man! Yeah I just do TENS once a day for 20 minutes and ice immediately follows.

As for the peptides you suggested, I loathe needles! If I had like a grade 2 or definitely grade 3 strain then I would consider it. I’ve definitely got a grade 1 at best.

You have any experience with DMSO? I looked it up and the advice ranges from it being a miracle healer to “putting this stuff on you will cause you to grow an extra limb”

I have used DMSO for a grade 2 adductor and it seemed to help.

They also make BPC157 and TB500 as nasal preparations. They are less effective than site use because it is systemic rather than local (my understanding), but still may be useful. I have never used those in any capacity (and mods please feel free to delete this part of my message if it is against rules).

I do not see any professionals recommending the use of ice anymore. It is an outdated practice and people typically recommended whatever movement is tolerable to stimulate blood flow (if possible, your mileage may vary and I am not a doctor) and, more importantly, heat.

I look to Chris Duffin / Kabuki for good information regarding rehab. He has a specific hamstring strain / tear recovery article here:

https://kabukistrength.com/ultimate-...ecovery-guide/

Also cannot recommend a good, old-fashioned epsom salt bath enough for any acute issues and overall soreness.

[82ndAirborne]

Thanks man! Yeah I just do TENS once a day for 20 minutes and ice immediately follows.

As for the peptides you suggested, I loathe needles! If I had like a grade 2 or definitely grade 3 strain then I would consider it. I’ve definitely got a grade 1 at best.

You have any experience with DMSO? I looked it up and the advice ranges from it being a miracle healer to “putting this stuff on you will cause you to grow an extra limb”

I have used it (DMSO) in the gel from many times or various soft tissue and muscle issues. It has been extremely effective for me personally every time. I have never had any negative side to using it other than it can be a little stinky (goes away quickly). That said, if you give it a try, just make sure that you clean the area with rubbing alcohol prior to application, and until the DMSO dries keep the area away from anything that might contain lots of bacteria or toxins. DMSO when applied topically rapidly penetrates into the bloodstream and anything left on the skin or that comes in contact with it (if the molecular size is small enough) will go with it. Not a huge deal or anything to be fearful of, I think the biggest thing is just make sure the area is wiped down with alcohol and or peroxide and wear a nitrile glvoe when applying or use a sterile applicator pad to apply.

[LoudyRowdy]

But does she even lift?

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdcnsetJ/?k=1

[MinisterOfLust]

But does she even lift?

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdcnsetJ/?k=1

I see pharmaceutical grade all the time. Lol

[TheFugitive]

But does she even lift?

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdcnsetJ/?k=1

What if you use Trademarked ingredients like Carnosyn / CON-CRET etc

[TheFugitive]

Thanks man! Yeah I just do TENS once a day for 20 minutes and ice immediately follows.

As for the peptides you suggested, I loathe needles! If I had like a grade 2 or definitely grade 3 strain then I would consider it. I’ve definitely got a grade 1 at best.

You have any experience with DMSO? I looked it up and the advice ranges from it being a miracle healer to “putting this stuff on you will cause you to grow an extra limb”

You can't beat the price of Vortex and the feelz are definitely there

[blokpost]

I had been using this for a while but I couldn't find it at my local vitaminshoppe. Tried to order it several times on Amazon and the order never gets delivered. I second that it is a good pre-workout

I am going to finish Prevail and see how things go

love vortex. simple and effective.

[TheFugitive]

Ghost Bubbalicious is horrifying, I poured it down the drain

[SOH11]

Ghost Bubbalicious is horrifying, I poured down the drain

100000% agree.

Other flavors are great though

[burntreality]

Ghost Bubbalicious is horrifying, I poured down the drain

It taste like bubble gum which sounds good until you have it in a drink. I took 2-3 drinks and mine ended up down the drain as well.

[TheFugitive]

It taste like bubble gum which sounds good until you have it in a drink. I took 2-3 drinks and mine ended up down the drain as well.

Someone needs to do a bubble gum flavored protein powder. Bubble gum and cream are a winning combo

[Misctake7]

It taste like bubble gum which sounds good until you have it in a drink. I took 2-3 drinks and mine ended up down the drain as well.

I guess I didn't mind it since I usually dry scoop stim pre's. Pre's have never been all that great tasting to me with how sweet you have to make them to hid the bitters. Dry scooping, it was a quick taste of the bubble gum which was good. I can see how drinking it can certainly not be very good.

[burntreality]

I guess I didn't mind it since I usually dry scoop stim pre's. Pre's have never been all that great tasting to me with how sweet you have to make them to hid the bitters. Dry scooping, it was a quick taste of the bubble gum which was good. I can see how drinking it can certainly not be very good.

Oh I just tried a can of it because it intrigued me. I refuse to buy a full tub of a flavor I am unsure of.

[SOH11]

I guess I didn't mind it since I usually dry scoop stim pre's. Pre's have never been all that great tasting to me with how sweet you have to make them to hid the bitters. Dry scooping, it was a quick taste of the bubble gum which was good. I can see how drinking it can certainly not be very good.

I’m sure as a pre workout flavor it’s not bad, but as an energy drink it is freaking dreadful

[82ndAirborne]

Someone needs to do a bubble gum flavored protein powder. Bubble gum and cream are a winning combo

bucked up swole whip protein is pineapple, mango, and vanilla cream flavor. no idea how it tastes though

[Misctake7]

Oh I just tried a can of it because it intrigued me. I refuse to buy a full tub of a flavor I am unsure of.

I’m sure as a pre workout flavor it’s not bad, but as an energy drink it is freaking dreadful

Oh, you guys are talking about the cans. Haven't had it and guess I'll stay away. I'm all about the Redberry and Blue Raspberry.

[blokpost]

Triad Bang Miami Cola. I think it's my favorite flavor now.

[TheFugitive]

Triad Bang Miami Cola. I think it's my favorite flavor now.

Will try

[burntreality]

Triad Bang Miami Cola. I think it's my favorite flavor now.

That flavor is awful

[blokpost]

That flavor is awful

That's my favorite flavor Didn't like frose rose though.

[Misctake7]

While not exactly a supplement, the Flavor Gang sauces are ridiculously good. The price is steep, so make sure you either buy when they have a sale direct or find a store that offers discounts. It was probably a bad idea to try them out because I like them a lot now and want to buy more.

[OT2000]

While not exactly a supplement, the Flavor Gang sauces are ridiculously good. The price is steep, so make sure you either buy when they have a sale direct or find a store that offers discounts. It was probably a bad idea to try them out because I like them a lot now and want to buy more.

Wow are those sauces a ripoff especially for the ingredients. And full of preservatives, gums and sucralose. I don’t get why companies that offer lower calorie options charge so damn much. Their ingredients don’t cost more, they just know dieters are idiots.

[TheFugitive]

While not exactly a supplement, the Flavor Gang sauces are ridiculously good. The price is steep, so make sure you either buy when they have a sale direct or find a store that offers discounts. It was probably a bad idea to try them out because I like them a lot now and want to buy more.

I hot cereal caught my attention. Which sauce did you grab?